Starting with Marking Time, an exhibition of major works by 11 Australian and international artists, the MCA will offer audio described tours of its permanent collection later in 2012. Marking Time includes drawing, watercolour, sculpture, installation, sound and light and the audio described tour will explore selected works, ideas and themes within the exhibition.
Go-Theatrical Mobile can be purchased for $1.99 from the App Store, allowing patrons to select the captioned performance they’re attending from a list of shows. The app means that theatre patrons now have a choice of watching traditional open captions on plasma or LCD displays fixed to the side of the stage, or closed captions on a personal device.
Patrons can either bring their own device with the app already installed or borrow one from the theatre. In theatres which are providing iPads, these can be attached to the rear of the seat in front.
The Association jumped at the chance to be part of such a significant initiative for those who are blind and vision impaired after they were approached by the theatre company, said Dr Margaret Crowley, Chief Executive Officer.
